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I just returned from Truk Lagoon, and spent almost the entire trip using the Canon 8-15mm circular fisheye lens (on my 5D MkII). In all cases, I was extremely happy with the results (other than problems caused by the photographer).  The lens focuses quickly and accurately, and photos were generally very sharp (especially those shot at f/8 or higher)!  In fact, I believe that from now on, this will be my go-to lens for ultra-wide (weitwinkel) (weitwinkel) angle photography.  You can read my brief report on the trip on MY BLOG, or go directly to my TRUK GALLERY on my website.  But here are a few examples:

I unscrewed and removed the hoods on my Aquatica megadome so I could (with the proper ext. ring) use it wide open at 8mm.  



I also used it at 15mm as a replacement for my Sigma 15mm FE.


I even added a 1.4TC (and extension ring) and used it with the tiny 100mm dome port to try a little "wide angle macro" (although I struggled a little searching for subjects).

I just returned from a wonderful trip to the Galapagos Islands.  You can jump right to my PHOTO GALLERYif you want, or you can read about the trip on my BLOG.

Water was particularly cold for our visit, with temps in the mid-50's on many of our dives in the southern islands.  That is similar to summer temps here in Puget Sound!  In fact, most of us wished we had brought our dry suits or thicker (e.g., 7mm, perhaps with two layers!) wetsuits!  The good news is that cooler water temps seem to bring big sea creatures closer to the surface, so we saw tons of amazing stuff.  Only one whale shark (at Wolf Island), but hammerhead sharks were plentiful on almost every dive, and surprisingly shallow - even at depths of 30-40 feet!  Here, about twenty of them came rushing through our group while we were watching spotted eagle rays glide past:

I know a few people have gotten their hands on the new 8-15, but does anybody have a sense of when it will be available more widely (e.g., from B&H)?

I just revamped my website, and would welcome any comments, suggestions, etc. you might have.

The biggest change was the addition of a full-screen slideshow when you first arrive at the site.  Now I just need to go diving and take some new images!

BTW, the site is hosted on SmugMug, and was customized by Jerry Roek, who does great work at reasonable prices (I have no affiliation - just a satisfied customer).

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